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Fall is the biggest publishing season, and that includes of tons of new releases that apply to the 2025 Read Harder Challenge. I’ve rounded up a few that complete different Read Harder tasks, including weird horror, a romance novel without an illustrated cover, a genre-blending book, and a book recommended by indie booksellers. From SFF to essay collections to spooky romance, here are six new books out in September that Read Harder Challengers—or any reader!—should have on their radar.
 The People’s Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward edited by Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith (September 9)Much beloved poets, Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith, have curated an all-star selection of writers giving hope to readers during dark times. After the election of 2024, Jones and Smith turned to their fellow writers for hope. Now writers like Alexander Chee, Alice Wong, and Hala Alyan share their wisdom on fighting for a better future in the face of adversity. —Kendra Winchester |
 Fate’s Bane by C. L. Clark (September 30)Agnir has grown up a captive of an enemy clan, a part of their world for as long as she can remember. When her love for the chieftain’s daughter reveals a magic that could bind her family and their enemy together—or destroy them—they will have to decide what they will sacrifice ot keep the peace. —Liberty Hardy |
What book do you recommend for this task? Let’s chat in the comments!
Check out all the previous 2024 Read Harder posts here.
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